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Subject: health

15 Articles

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05 May 2012

How many midwives does it take to save two (or more) lives?

Just one. One trained medical practitioner who is there to offer help, guidance and support...

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By Nicola Sansom

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20 Jan 2012

Neither doctors nor the sick understand patient rights in Russia

Free healthcare is a right for all in Russia, thanks to obligatory insurance. Yet healthcare providers...

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By Evgenia Borovkova

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09 Jan 2012

Haiti: Two years after the quake, some change but the pace is slow

I wasn't looking forward to returning to Haiti. Two years ago, I was one of the first of Oxfam's...

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By Caroline Gluck

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27 Apr 2011

A happy ending in Somalia: Malnourished Mohamed made well

In a land known for sad stories, here's one with a happy ending. "I came here after...

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21 Apr 2011

The difference you made to mums this Mother's Day

A big BIG thank you to everyone who campaigned on maternal health in the lead up to Mother's...

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By Abby Mason

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